NFL.com Peppers/Patriots *possible* update

[rayzor]

can someone please post the artice im at work and cant get it

not allowed to do that.

[Fiz]

i mean i guess if the panthers think there wouldn't be anyone they would take at 23 that wouldn't be there at 34 it makes a lot of sense. still that seems pretty risky.

[cookinbrak]

Throw in Wes Welker...

[Samuel L. Jackson]

This is a lot of smoke blowing to get Miami more interested in taking him off of the market (and letting potentially another AFC team have him)... If Miami doesn't bite, Pep will remain a Panther, regardless of these "rumors"...

[Fiz]

Pep, much like Jenkins, has gotten a raw deal from a lot of you "fans" who question him and his ability constantly....

yeah jenkins really proved us wrong by going to ny, keeping the weight off all year, and being a solid performer for 17 weeks.

[carolinarolls]

great, so we basically traded a complete package DE for a situational pass rusher who is worthless against the run and has an awful motor?

I don't want Michael Johnson as our first selection. First round talent, 7th round work ethic.

lol at "complete package DE"

[frash.exe]

I'll say this, if this trade actually does happen, then Peppers will have won the posturing war, and my respect for Hurney will have been lowered a few notches.

2nd year in a row that we got ripped off for 2 very good defensive linemen? It should warrant some criticism.

[Fox007]

They just said the same thing on NFL live, and no mention of another pick, just the 34th.

[stewkilla]

I would have never doubted Peppers until he stated that he maximized his play in the 4-3 and wants to move to a team that has the 3-4, it wasn't classless but it was a hash blow since we have done everythign in our power as an oranization to support him through his good seasons and bad ones. I just think he signed the franchise tag paperwork as a peace offering since he knows it's a potentially crippling blow to our defense, but he still won;t be playing full tilt next season if he was to stay in Charlotte (which he won't be).

[carolinarolls]

the guy wants out and has stated as much...that automatically weakened our position

we were already going to have to deal with trading a 29 year old guy that takes plays/seasons off, wants to play in a new position ion a new scheme for him, and is not a leader.

to peppers credit, he and his agent played it brilliantly.

[Proudiddy]

***UPDATE ON THE UPDATE***

ESPN just re-hashed this story on NFL Live. Said the Pats and Panthers are working on the deal.

IMO - I think we need more than just the 2nd round pick... And for those saying we couldn't afford to sign a 1st round pick... We're dumping 16 mil. Acquiring the Pats 1st round pick would possibly take about 4 mil or so out of that this year. Why can't we do that?

I want a resolution to the situation, but I am not supporting a move to help the Patriots continue to build a dynasty through strong-arm robbery.

[rayzor]

something to consider that i have seen in a few other places.

belicheat doesn't show his hand in things like this and neither does the pats. they are even more tight-lipped than the panthers.

what advantage would be had in letting this leak out on their end if the deal isn't supposed to be done for over a week?

if it wasn't them letting the cat out of the bag, who was it? the panthers?

guess what, folks? this could get other potential suitors a little anxious and willing to put out something more.

look at the #34 as the starting bid and let's see what happens.

[RSXNova]

I will be pissed if that is all we get. On a side note, it means we could have traded for Cassell and then send him off for Cutler....:willy_nilly:

[Fox007]

something to consider that i have seen in a few other places.

belicheat doesn't show his hand in things like this and neither does the pats. they are even more tight-lipped than the panthers.

what advantage would be had in letting this leak out on their end if the deal isn't supposed to be done for over a week?

if it wasn't them letting the cat out of the bag, who was it? the panthers?

guess what, folks? this could get other potential suitors a little anxious and willing to put out something more.

look at the #34 as the starting bid and let's see what happens.

I'm Pretty sure the Chiefs trade was leaked, or at least a heads up that "some trade" between them was being talked about way before it happened.